Study Comparing Maitland Mobilization Plus Kendall Exercises Versus Kendall Exercises Alone for Pain Relief and Posture Improvement in Adults With Upper Cross Syndrome

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of combining Maitland mobilization with Kendall exercises compared to Kendall exercises alone on pain and posture in adults with Upper Cross Syndrome UCS. UCS is a condition marked by muscle imbalance causing forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and increased thoracic kyphosis. This trial aims to measure changes in pain intensity, head and shoulder alignment, and thoracic spine curvature. Participants are divided into two groups. One group receives Maitland mobilization techniques applied to the cervical and thoracic spine by a trained physiotherapist, alongside Kendall exercises that strengthen weak muscles and stretch tight ones. The other group performs only the Kendall exercise program targeting postural correction. Both interventions focus on muscles involved in UCS and are designed to improve posture and reduce pain. During the 8-week study, participants will have their thoracic kyphosis measured with a flexicurve ruler, forward head posture assessed using a mobile protractor app, rounded shoulder posture checked with a caliper, and pain recorded on a visual analogue scale. These assessments occur from the start to the end of the trial to track progress. The trial uses a randomized design with single masking and is sponsored by Ibadat International University, Islamabad.

Comparative Effect of Maitland Mobilization Combined With Kendall Exercises for Pain and Postural Alignment in Adults With Upper Cross Syndrome